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R270 OGC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,113 mi
Last recorded28,113 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 OGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 28,113 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 26,669 miles

Belly pan loose fairing missing screw

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 26,669 miles

Belly pan loose fairing missing screw

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,364 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 24,364 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,972 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 13,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,660 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,410 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 12,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,402 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,325 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 10,325 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 9,887 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 9,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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R270 OGC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R270 OGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R270 OGC registered?

R270 OGC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R270 OGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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